Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney was a heavyweight boxing match that took place on June 11, 1982, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. [2] It was one of the most highly anticipated fights of the early 1980s.

11th of June, 1982.....Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NevadaWBC Heavyweight World Championship

Jun 11, 2024 · Holmes vs Cooney: Recalling when Larry Holmes turned back the challenge of Gerry Cooney in one of the richest matches in boxing history.

Jun 10, 2022 · Once boxing fans looked beyond the unfortunate promotion, the bout between Holmes and Cooney was intriguing. Holmes was still fighting his way out of Ali’s shadow, establishing his own record at 39-0 as the WBC champion for …

Jun 11, 2022 · The absolute monster of a heavyweight fight that took place 40 years ago today, between defending champ Larry Holmes and lethal-punching challenger Gerry Cooney, really did have it all:...

Sep 13, 2024 · 00:00:08 when Larry Holmes and Jerry Cooney met for the heavyweight championship of the world. 00:00:13 There was the sudden knockdown of the giant Cooney in the second round. 00:00:17 You gotta move in and rough this guy, you gotta move in.

Jun 30, 2007 · World Boxing Champion Larry Holmes delivers a flurry of blows to challenger Gerry Cooney during the 13th and final round of their June 12, 1982 fight in Las Vegas. Today both fighters...

Nov 28, 2023 · Larry Holmes vs Gerry Cooney (High Quality) A forgotten heavy weight battle, the competition in the 80s was unmatched compared to todays boxing. Very gritty/dirty fight (20 low blows by Cooney) in the blistering 100 degree night at Caesar’s palace.

Oct 28, 2023 · Larry Holmes defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Gerry Cooney on June 11, 1982. It was one of the most highly anticipated fights of all time. Larry Holmes had been the WBC heavyweight champion since 1978, when he beat Ken Norton by a fifteen-round split decision at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He had defended the title ...

On June 11, 1982, under the hot desert sky at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Larry Holmes defended his WBC World Heavyweight Title against Gerry Cooney. It was a night where the heavyweight crown became secondary to the cultural tension and media hysteria that had been carefully stoked for months leading up to the fight.